I live in Texas and have been well aware of this for years. It's basically designed to keep people from harassing those waiting to vote. Political signs are not allowed to be placed within a certain distance of a polling station, and attempting to solicit votes is a quick way to get tossed out. I'm pretty sure even things like shirts endorsing a candidate or party aren't allowed. I've actually seen it get enforced by way of requesting the person stop, leave, or remove their gear. Never seen anyone ticketed or hauled off by the cops.

yep. just tell you to take it off, put something over it or come back later. if you're volunteering to help out, maybe bring some duct tape, and you can just tape over people's shirt logos or whatever temporarily.

Fuck that. I'll wear a shirt saying "Perot '08" all I fucking want.

You want to silence ME on ELECTION day!?!?!

Fuck you! 1st amendment right, on the most holy of days in a democracy! I'll sue your fucking pants off if you try anything.

^Don't you mean SYFAHS? Just replace "Laugh My" with "Sue Your".

BULLSH-T it hasn't been enforced.

Who is spreading this urban legends???

MG, fuck you and your 1st amendment right. The prevailing right over polling places is voter intimidation. You would have to learn some history about why this is an issue, but I digress.

I suggest you look into if your state will allow absentee voting, because you can do that in the comfort of your Colbert/Perot t-shirt.

It is state law almost everywhere. I wouldn't be surprised if US Code has some sections dealing with campaigning in polls, and yes, Virginia your button with a name on it is "campaigning".

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